Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Instructional Technology Specialist |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Information Technology |
| Department |
School of Social Work |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Instructional Technology Specialist for the School of Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Instructional Design and Innovative Technologies at the Rutgers School of Social Work (
SSW), the Instructional Technology Specialist provides support to improve and enhance the design, development, and implementation of all courses (including online, hybrid and on-the-ground) within the Master of Social Work (
MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (
BASW) programs.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Possesses specialized knowledge of pedagogical theory and instructional technology and serves as a primary support for SSW faculty and instructors developing, teaching, and revising courses.
- Collaborates regularly with instructional design, information technology, and pedagogical colleagues across the campus and Rutgers system as well as with external university partners.
- Works with faculty to assess and recommend new technologies and tools in instructional technology as they become available.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
05 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
79013.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
99952.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
120890.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree with at least two years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- Position requires valid driver's license and travel throughout the state.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Must have experience teaching or training, preferably in higher education settings, and knowledge of current technologies for instruction.
- Requires working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs.
- Must have the ability to assess technology and software programs for instructional and other purposes; identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional purposes; effectively demonstrate instructional applications of technologies; effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience; and, establish cooperative working relationships.
- Must be able to manage projects from start to completion and juggle multiple projects at different phases of completion.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work flexibly and patiently with faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the use of technology in a variety of learning environments are critical requirements of this position.
- Requires demonstrated experience with technologies including course management systems, office productivity suites, multimedia production software, web design, content management systems, social media, virtual worlds, and varied hardware platforms.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree in education, Instructional Design or related fields.
- Familiarity with Quality Matters is a benefit.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- The position will use standard equipment for the assigned duties, including desktop computing tools, video and audio recording and conferencing tools and other software and hardware associated with producing online educational content.
- It will use learning management systems such as Canvas heavily.
- Other tools include the Microsoft Office suite of products, the Google suite of products and audio and video recording and conferencing tools.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- The work environment will be a standard office environment combined with some studio work where video and audio recording may be done.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0696 |
| Posting Open Date |
04/01/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Apr 01, 2025